Monday Minute: Week of July 25, 2022

Issues this week: Racism/discrimination in banking. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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RISMedia Celebrates and Inducts Industry Icons at Newsmakers Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Above: RISMedia Executive Editor Maria Patterson, standing, left, and CEO and Publisher John Featherston, standing, right, with the 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame inductees. During RISMedia’s 34th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, thought leaders united to celebrate RISMedia’s 2022 Newsmakers and the induction of a select group of industry icons into the 2022 Newsmakers Hall of… […]

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Unlock Exciting Perks and Exclusive Rewards

NAR PULSE—Join the REALTOR® Store Loyalty Program and earn rewards today. Sign up today and earn 50 bonus points toward your next reward! Learn more and share with your agents. RRF Approaching its 21st Year The REALTORS® Relief Foundation began as a REALTOR® response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Now, after 21 years of existence,… […]

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Survey Says: Technology REALTORS® Use the Most

Technology and social media have transformed the real estate industry. In fact, among REALTORS®, a reported 96% of survey respondents stated they use smartphones nearly every day. Diving into the data even further, the National Association of REALTORS® 2022 Member Profile survey provides insights on the most popular technology members currently use to be successful.… […]

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Market Changes Demand Better Skills, Strategies and Client Service

Market changes are not new to the real estate industry. We have seen many different markets just in the past 25 years. Agents that have been licensed more than 5, 10, 15 or even 25-plus years can confidently say they have seen all kinds of market conditions and will clearly remember the market we are… […]

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The Institute: August Luxury Market Report

The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to analyzing the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. August’s report reviews the current statistics for the luxury market in North America month over month, as well as the 13-month trend. This summer, several trends are making waves. We… […]

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Here’s Why Teams ARE the Future of Real Estate

Trying to predict the future is always a risky business—especially in our industry, where market indicators can turn on a dime and every day brings a new overnight expert. Over the last few years, there has been a lively discussion in the industry about the rise of teams. Is it just a passing fad, or… […]

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To Make More Sales, Stop Upselling

“I hate making cold calls!” As a master coach, clients constantly tell me they’re not comfortable with phone prospecting. Yet, prospecting is the key to profit in real estate. Why the pushback? Excuses range from, “I don’t want to sound salesy” to “Scripts don’t sound like me,” but the real reason is that most agents… […]

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Headliners Week of 8/14 – 8/20

RISMedia Managing Editor, Social Media/Blog Paige Brown delivers this week’s Headliners, a video recap of the week’s top stories in real estate. The post Headliners Week of 8/14 – 8/20 appeared first on RISMedia. Latest News – RISMedia

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10 Most Affordable Lake Towns

Water views for less than $ 300,000? A realtor.com® study identifies where buyers can snag waterfront property at an affordable price. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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